Kabarak First Year Student dies after Reportedly getting hit by police car.
Kabarak First year student dead: Students of Kabarak University on Sunday took to the streets to express their anger after a fellow student died in an accident involving a police van.
It is reported that driver of the vehicle, which is a police van, identified through government registration plates, lost control after missing a bump before hitting the student.
Police and students have identified the deceased as Joshua Plimo, a first year student of Pharmacy at the Kabarak University.
The statement of the accident was recorded at the Menengai Police Station under OB no. 02/19/11/2023.
The accident happened at Nakuru-Ravine highway around 9pm on Saturday, the student was rushed to the school’s sanatorium where he was pronounced dead a few minutes after arrival.
A witness recounted,”The student tried to avoid being hit by the speeding vehicle but it was too late. The vehicle hit him hard.”
The OCPD who arrived at scene, confirmed that the alleged vehicle had been detained.
In a statement from Kabarak Fraternity, they urged students to exercise caution when crossing roads.
The statement read,“ We fraternity strongly condemn this reckless act and are deeply concerned about the apparent negligence that led to such a tragic loss. The issue is being followed up at Menengai Police Station under OB no. 02/19/11/2023. The safety of our students is of utmost importance, and we will not rest until justice is served for our fallen brother and friend.”
The body is currently resting at Nakuru level 5 hospital Mortuary.
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